Get your T-shirt in time for The Longest Day

Having trouble viewing this message? You may view it as a web page. You may also view e-news archives. To prevent mailbox filters from deleting your Alzheimer's Association email communications, please add alzheimers_enews@alz.org to your address book. May 27, 2020   24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900 Get your T-shirt in time for The Longest Day The Longest Day® is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 20, fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of your choice. Register and start your fundraiser by June 5 to receive your official T-shirt for The Longest Day. Ames Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ team has been participating for a decade Team Walkin’ For Mom is getting ready for its 10th year supporting the Ames Walk to End Alzheimer’s™. Team Captain Leora Darrah fundraises and walks every year in honor of her mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s for 13 years. Leora and her team hold several fundraising events throughout the year to raise money, and so far this year they have raised over $5,500 towards their $13,333 goal. Late stage of Alzheimer's can last from several weeks to several years As Alzheimer's advances, intensive, around-the-clock care is usually required, and the needs of the person living with the disease will change. During the late stage, a caregiver's role will focus on preserving quality of life and dignity. Help fight Alzheimer's Give Now Get Involved Your Local Community Iowa Chapter   Register for the Iowa Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ at home Rally tomorrow On Thursday, May 28, put on your purple country gear, grab your computer, tablet or phone, and join the Iowa Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ Rally: These Boots Are Made For Walkin’. We will share how the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to advance research and provide critical programs and services to all those affected by dementia, and how you as a Team Captain, play a huge roll in supporting those efforts. Activities can provide meaningful benefits and reduce stress People living with Alzheimer's disease don't have to give up the activities that they love. In addition to enhancing quality of life, activities can reduce behaviors like wandering or agitation and can help reduce caregiver stress. Create a free, customized action plan with Alzheimer's Navigator.   More Resources:  Stages of Alzheimer's  |  Behaviors  |  Coping Strategies  |  Care Training My Preferences: Unsubscribe To stop receiving our weekly e-newsletter, simply unsubscribe.   Subscribe Was this e-newsletter forwarded to you? Subscribe to get it weekly. The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Alzheimer's Association Home Office 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 © 2020 Alzheimer's Association. All rights reserved. www.alz.org | 800.272.3900.